Letter from Myer J. Isaacs to Isaac Leeser, October 25, 1869

Metadata

Letter from Myer J. Isaacs to Isaac Leeser, October 25, 1869

Description

Letter from Myer J. Isaacs to Isaac Leeser discussing several topics. Isaacs begins by inviting Leeser to visit him in New York. He then comments on the "Patrick" portraits, offering observations on their resemblance to real people. A poem follows, followed by news about a Hebrew Professorship at Andover. He asks Leeser to attend a meeting of Rabbis in Philadelphia and describes ways of learning what they're planning to discuss. Finally, he asks about the progress of the College, stating that he has not heard any news.

Subjects

Rabbinical meetings Hebrew Professorship at Andover Portraits

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx2FF7_33

Collection: The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries

People

Sender: Myer J. Isaacs

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: October 25, 1869

Hebrew: כ׳ בְּחֶשְׁוָן תר״ל

Places

From: New York City

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Myer J. Isaacs, Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Myer J. Isaacs to Isaac Leeser;October 25, 1869.” (October 25, 1869). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx2ff7_33 .